Mental Health Informed

Single Pitch Instructor Course

“It brings up topics that we as instructors have a duty to learn for our client’s sake”

— Tia, past MH-SPI student

A 2 hour webinar on trauma-informed guiding practices
Understanding nervous system regulation for you and those who you teach
Creating inclusive and safe spaces within professional guiding
Basics of psychological first-aid
Integrating mental health practices into your guiding to create positive experiences for you and your guests

The MH-SPI is only offered once a year and accepts 4 participants per course to optimize the learning experience

“You’ll be a better human and guide because of it”

— John, past MH-SPI student

Yes, the MH-SPI covers the entire 27 hour curriculum required by the American Mountain Guides Association and is approved by the AMGA Program Manager.
The MH-SPI expands on many topics and delivers content through a mental health lens.
- You are a Professional Member of the AMGA.
- You have a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.
- You are at least 18 years old at the time of the course.
- You have at least 12 months prior climbing experience.
- You are an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).
- You have led a minimum of 15 traditional rock climbing routes (any grade).
- You are capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.
June 18th 6pm-8pm MST
The 2 hour webinar occurs the Thursday before the course start date, and covers pertinent mental health content that will be used during the course.
This will be held through zoom, with a link sent out a week prior to the course.